Assistant Stage Manager - Pier 94 Studios

Our Sunset Studios portfolio has one mission—to provide premiere studio production facilities and top-notch service, bar none.

Our lots include 35 modern sound stages on over 42 acres in Hollywood, another 7 stages 20 minutes north at Sunset Glenoaks and 6 brand new, purpose-built stages in the heart of Manhattan. At our state-of-the-art production facilities, our clients enjoy the latest amenities and sophisticated digital technologies.

What’s more, we offer a service platform that is unequaled in value. All clients enjoy a highly personalized level of service from our attentive team, providing unsurpassed, concierge-style support, while understanding the need for flexibility. Our platform also includes Quixote by Sunset Studios, providing an unparalleled combined business offering of stages, transportation, equipment and production services.

At Hollywood’s center for nearly 100 years, we’ve played a critical role in the development of the entertainment industry.

Job Summary

At Sunset Studios, we provide the best-in-class studio space to the biggest names in tech and entertainment, and we're seeking an Assistant Stage Manager to join our team for our brand-new purpose-built Sunset Pier 94 Studios consisting of 6 sound stages with production support and offices (approximately 230K SF) in New York City. The Assistant Stage Manager is responsible for assisting the professional and efficient managing of stages, vendors, clients, rental equipment, billing, asset tracking, labor supervision, stage technical processes, logistics, facility repairs and maintenance, as well as a variety of clerical duties.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate stage operation procedures relating to set load in, load out, and shooting processes to facilitate a smooth production run with clients.
• Act as key point of contact and liaison for stage clients while providing excellent customer service.
• Enforce local fire codes, and safety regulations as they relate to a studio environment.
• Assist with studio equipment rentals, rates, billing and repairs.
• Help maintain stage reports.
• Assist with resolution of facility related problems.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• 1-3 years of production or operations experience within the entertainment industry in a high volume, fast –paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated working knowledge of computers and software including proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong project, organizational, research and time management skills, including the ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Desire to learn, grow, and be developed in studio operations.
• Ability to quickly learn, adapt and understand production requests, as well as a variety of operational duties.
• Exemplary communication skills and customer service skills to interact with internal and external clients, vendors and other contacts.
• Able to meet deadlines and communicate with multiple people at one time.
• Ability to discreetly and tactfully recognize and handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Polished professional demeanor around clients, executives and on-lot talent.
• Ability to evaluate and solve client issues while keeping the objectives of the Company in mind.
• Required to work early mornings (opening shift) or late evenings (closing shift) and on weekends and holidays as needed.
• Please note, the candidate selected for this role will be required to complete a criminal background check, employment verification, and drug screening.

Essentia Physical Functions / Environment

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Requires a wide range of constant physical and office activities, including but not limited to: walking, standing, sitting, talking, speaking, bending, lifting, finger manipulation, etc.
• Frequent repetitive movements.
• Requires work such as tours throughout property, including construction sites, usually performed by walking and by climbing stairs.
• Requires movement between departments to facilitate work.
• Requires close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Sunset Studios, a subsidiary of Hudson Pacific Properties –

Sunset Studios is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, including federal, state, and local fair chance laws.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify us at [email protected] so we can support you throughout the recruitment experience.